Project Purchasing Regional Category Manager
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About this role
Description
In this role, the Project Regional Category Manager will drive the execution of sourcing and category strategies for Merchandise Bricks, acting as the main point of contact for internal stakeholders. The candidate will develop and implement innovative savings plans across Calderys EMEA entities, ensuring alignment with project needs and supporting business growth. Together with local and cross-functional teams, the Project Regional Category Manager will contribute to transforming procurement into a value-adding, performance-driven function.
This as a fulltime, permanent position located in Höganäs.
Responsibilities
- Identify & qualify potential new suppliers and process the documentation to include in the company approved supplier list. Define and follow up the purchasing strategy for merchandise articles in Calderys.
- Work with segment and engineering teams to identify savings initiatives leveraging on different design options : innovation, standardization….
- Prepare and issue Request for Quote (RFQ) to selected bidders as per project procurement strategy, coordinate RFQ, organize commercial and technical bid clarifications with Engineering, Project Procurement Management & Project Execution department. Issue and negotiate claims due to non-conformities with suppliers.
- Assess the procurement process for merchandise articles and propose improvement in policy.
- Administer and continuously maintain the prices Merchandise shared database to ensure that all required data is available, correct and up to date. Provide guidance and direction for the other stakeholders.
Requirements
- Technical graduate with 3–5 years of purchasing experience as Buyer or Commodity Manager, including project-based procurement exposure.
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and technical teams and understand technical requirements.
- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder m